Description

Rhenium, Pentacarbonyl[2,3,3-Tetrafluoro-1-(Trifluoromethyl)-1-Propenyl]-, (Oc-6-21)- is a highly specialized organorhenium complex containing both carbonyl and perfluorinated alkene ligands. This compound matters as a valuable precursor and catalyst in advanced synthetic chemistry, particularly for reactions requiring a source of rhenium in a low oxidation state under mild conditions. It is needed by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel fluorinated compounds and catalytic processes.

Application

• Catalysis Research: Acts as a precursor for homogeneous catalysts in hydrofluorination, hydrosilylation, and other transformations involving fluorinated olefins.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Serves as a volatile metal-organic source for Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) or Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) to create thin films containing rhenium and fluorine.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex, fluorinated organic molecules for drug discovery and development programs.
• Organometallic Chemistry: A key reagent for studying the bonding and reactivity of transition metals with highly fluorinated ligands.
• Polymer Modification: Potential use in catalyzing the copolymerization of fluorinated monomers to create specialty polymers with unique surface properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Rhenium, Pentacarbonyl[2,3,3-Tetrafluoro-1-(Trifluoromethyl)-1-Propenyl]-, (Oc-6-21)-
CAS No.	38317-69-0
Molecular Formula	C9F7O5Re
Molecular Weight	584.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentacarbonyl(2,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-trifluoromethyl-1-propenyl)rhenium; (η2-Perfluoroisobutenyl)pentacarbonylrhenium; Rhenium pentacarbonyl(perfluoroisobutenyl); OC-6-21-Rhenium, pentacarbonyl[2,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)-1-propenyl]-; Rhenium carbonyl perfluoroisobutenyl complex
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our high-purity organometallic products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with research-grade standards. Identity and purity are confirmed via techniques including FT-IR, NMR, and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR / HPLC)	≥95% (Research Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Elemental Analysis (C, F, Re)	Within theoretical range

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.